I found this quarter because I always watch for pre '64 quarters when I am given change. I have never seen one like it. Something happened in the layering or sandwich process, it's center or 'copper' layer is recessed. Very close to the profile of an Oreo cookie. It looks fake, almost like the layers could be pulled apart, still I have a hard time believing anyone would counterfeit a quarter! Has anybody out there ever seen a minting error like this before? If so what would you call this kind of minting anomaly? Any input would be greatly appreciated. Any idea on rarity and value? Thanks!

Fishysnacks, 3 years agoHello, thanks for the reply. I don't think someone was trying to 'spoon' it...if that is where one pounds and rounds the edges over to make a ring. The 'copper' portion on the side of the coin is recessed in approx. 1/64" and yet still bears the ridges you see on any other quarter. Held beside any other quarter they match ridge spacing. The outer 'silver' portion of the coin on the edeges do not have the ridges. Some other kind of defacement you could be right, I'm not familiar with the minting process in 1992 and what could have gone wrong to cause this anomaly. Conversely the technical skill involved to acheive this as a 'defacement' and then let it go out into circulation is beyond me...I'm gonna keep it! If anyone wants better pictures let me know. Thanks.

mrmajestic1, 3 years agoJust two days ago , on ebay, a seller was offering a 1973 quarter with the back of the coin still in the copper alloy. The front was clad in the nickle-aluminum? alloy of a regular minted piece.

Fishysnacks, 3 years agoRob, the coin isn't de-laminating. It seems more along the lines of having been rolled and pressed in along the center around the whole coin. I do appreciate everyones input! Thank you and keep it coming, we should be able to get to the bottom of this....unless it was magic...in which case it is woth lotsa money!!

mrcolorz, 3 years agoThanks ROBinHawaii, I have seen and had the same exp. with coins like these, you are correct, and it also makes them worthless, just 25 cents

locoboi, 1 year agoI don't think this coin is a fake I also have one I believe is just like it. if you'd like you can view it on my profile and tell me what you think.

sandwichquart73, 12 months agoI have found a quarter exactly the same but its a 1973 has anyone found how this happened